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Meaning of word spinal puncture from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

spinal puncture noun

Meaning : Removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Synonyms : lumbar puncture, spinal tap

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